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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-34607
CVE-2024-34607:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Improper access control in SamsungNotesService prior to SMR Aug-2024 Release 1 allows local attackers to bypass restrictions on starting services from the background (Samsung Mobile, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N) by NIST NVD, while Samsung Mobile assigned it a score of 6.2 MEDIUM (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H). The vulnerability affects Samsung devices running Android versions 12.0 and above (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers to bypass service restrictions in the background, which could potentially impact system security and stability (Samsung Mobile).
Exploitability
The vulnerability requires local access to the device for exploitation. No public exploits have been reported at the time of disclosure (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Samsung has addressed this vulnerability in the SMR Aug-2024 Release 1 security update. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest security patch level (Samsung Mobile).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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